Government auditors have accused military planners of running wasteful and inefficient systems that have cost taxpayers millions.
A report from the National Audit Office said the Ministry of Defence was unable to account for £155m earmarked for a radio communications system for British troop in Afghanistan.
MoD officials told …

If it's being done right

wrong tree

Why not just criticise them for fighting a war in a foreign country that isn't fully supported by the British people and have done with it. Everything else surely naturally follows.

Slightly more seriously, this just sounds like when your parents tell you off for not washing the pots or emptying the bins or for leaving your clothes all over your room. If they're that bothered, go in and replace the accounting department, head over to Afghanistan and do a proper stock count.

Bowman

Missing?

I think there would be quite a few soldiers that would be happy if 100% of Bowman equipment went "missing". It would mean they wouldn't have to carry round an extra 20+ lbs of deadweight and they could just stick to using their mobiles.